Goldman Sachs Value Stocks: Top 12 Stock Picks

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4. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B)

Goldman Sachs’ Q4 2024 Stake Value: $3,200,270,973

P/E Ratio as of April 11: 11.93

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 131

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B), the Buffett-led legacy conglomerate, is one of the top Goldman Sachs value stocks to watch out for. The investment firm holds over 7 million Berkshire shares valued at $3.20 billion. On February 24, UBS analyst Brian Meredith assigned BRK-B a Buy rating and bumped the price target to $557 from $536. UBS is optimistic about Berkshire after a strong earnings beat, driven by robust insurance results. Investment income also came in higher than expected. The stock is trading close to its true value, and with steady insurance performance and a diversified portfolio, analysts see it as a reliable pick in a turbulent economy.

On February 22, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) reported its financial results for the last three months of 2024. The company’s operating profit grew 71% during the quarter, reaching $14.5 billion. This increase was driven by a huge 302% surge in insurance underwriting and a 50% rise in investment income. Earnings for the year increased 27% to $47.4 billion. Berkshire has also amassed significant cash reserves of $334.2 billion as of December 2024.

According to Insider Monkey’s fourth quarter database, 131 hedge funds reported owning stakes in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B), compared to 120 funds in the last quarter. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was the biggest stakeholder in the company, with 19.65 million shares worth $8.90 billion.

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